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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with today because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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